Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Elijah's story, this verse shows Elijah getting ready for a big miracle by making it extra hard for a fire to start. He wanted people to see that only God could make the wet wood and bull catch fire!

1 Kings 18:33: And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid [him] on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour [it] on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:2

It cautions against adding to God's commands, whereas 1 Kings 18:33 involves adding water to Elijah's altar.

Deuteronomy 4:2: Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish [ought] from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Indicates fulfillment of the law, suggesting completed work without additions like Elijah's actions in 1 Kings 18:33.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

Emphasizes spiritual over physical actions, contrasting Elijah’s physical preparation in 1 Kings 18:33.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:1

Discusses ordinances and divine service, possibly conflicting with Elijah's impromptu actions in 1 Kings 18:33.

Hebrews 9:1: Then verily the first [covenant] had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. [ordinances: or, ceremonies]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:25

Commands altars be made without tools, countering Elijah’s deliberate construction with stones in 1 Kings 18:33.

Exodus 20:25: And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. [build...: Heb. build them with hewing]
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